The Wexford Business Awards, now in their tenth year, are county wide awards recognising the entrepreneurialism, innovation, diversity and talent of businesses across all sectors. The awards honour Wexford’s industry leaders through the acknowledgement of innovative business processes, product development, enterprise, sustainability and overall business success. Wexford Local Development is proud to be sponsoring the category of Wexford […]
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Closing date for "Wexford Trails" Development Role: Friday 16th February 2018
Wexford Local Development is inviting applications for the following new contract role: Wexford Trails Development Officer (Part-Time) Applications from suitable individuals or organisations should include: Details of qualifications, experience and relevant track record in Tourism, Project Management and Marketing An outline of your understanding of the scope and key objectives of the project A detailed […]
WLD now inviting applications for LEADER business grants of up to €200,000
Wexford Local Development have announced that €1.5m in LEADER grant aid is available for niche start-up and expanding businesses across a range of sectors to include tourism, food, creative industries and general enterprise. Grant aid of up to 50% for capital and marketing costs is on offer to both micro and small businesses – those […]
Welcome to Wexford “Volunteering Information Services” Website
Wexford Volunteering Information Services website is a new online service provided by Wexford Local Development. It is designed for individuals who wish to search or partake in volunteer opportunities in Co. Wexford and also for not for profit organisations that are seeking to involve volunteers in Wexford. You can search and apply for opportunities online. For […]
new videos on dealing with cyber bullying
Cyberbullying on social media is a live issue for young people today. Over 80% of teens use a cell phone regularly making it the most common medium for cyberbullying. A big thank you to the Transition Year students of Gorey Community School and their teachers for writing and acting in two short videos designed to […]
Wexford Communities say it’s time for play!
13 local groups share almost €380k of LEADER funding to support the development of play facilities. Wexford Local Development (WLD) and Wexford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) have today announced the allocation of €379,714 towards the costs of developing ten new playgrounds, one multi user games area and two outdoor gyms in County Wexford. Thirteen […]
Wexford Traveller Women Make Mini Marathon an Annual Affair
Traveller women from across Co. Wexford will travel to Dublin, for the second year running, to take part in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin on Sunday 3rd June 2018. On Thursday, June 7th, Wexford Local Development are hosting a celebratory homecoming for the participants at Enniscorthy Sports Hub. As part of Traveller Pride […]
Under pressure looking for work?
Why not sign up for our CV & Interview skills workshop in Wexford. Get help in deciding where to look for work, and how to go about it. Click here for more information
Celebration of Success
People from all over Wexford who have successfully taken part in training with Wexford Local Development will be attending a series of Awards Evening around the county in the next few weeks. The training courses, which are funded under SICAP (Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme) are QQI accredited and were mostly in the area […]
Tried everywhere…but just can't get a job?
Then why not sign up for our CV & Interview Skills workshop this September in Wexford. It’s a short, relaxed workshop that deals with doing up a CV and what to do at a job interview. It can also help you to decide where to look for work. More importantly, it will give you tips […]